conductor
A conductor is a person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir, or an official in charge of a train or bus who collects fares. In a scientific context, it refers to a material that allows electricity, heat, or sound to pass through it easily.
Exemplos
3 de 5The conductor checked my ticket as the train pulled out of the station.
The person in charge of the train verified my ticket after departure.
The world-renowned conductor raised his baton, and the symphony began with a powerful chord.
The famous orchestra leader started the musical performance using his stick.
I asked the bus conductor if this route goes all the way to the airport.
I asked the worker on the bus about the travel destination.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'CON-duct-or' as someone who 'CON-nects' things—connecting the musicians to the music, or connecting electricity from one point to another.
Quiz rápido
The ______ raised his baton to signal the start of the violin solo.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: conductor
Exemplos
The conductor checked my ticket as the train pulled out of the station.
everydayThe person in charge of the train verified my ticket after departure.
The world-renowned conductor raised his baton, and the symphony began with a powerful chord.
formalThe famous orchestra leader started the musical performance using his stick.
I asked the bus conductor if this route goes all the way to the airport.
informalI asked the worker on the bus about the travel destination.
Copper is widely used in electrical wiring because it is an excellent conductor.
academicCopper is a material that allows electricity to flow through it very well.
She acted as the conductor of the project, ensuring every department worked in perfect harmony.
businessShe managed the business project like an orchestra leader to ensure cooperation.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
bus conductor
a person who collects fares on a public bus
semi-conductor
a substance used in electronics with specific electrical properties
heat conductor
a substance through which thermal energy flows
Frequentemente confundido com
A conductor manages the passengers and fares on a train or bus, while a driver operates the vehicle's engine and steering.
While both lead, a director is a general term for leadership in film or business, whereas a conductor specifically leads a musical performance or physical energy.
Notas de uso
Use 'conductor' when referring to music, public transport personnel, or physics. In the US, 'conductor' is standard for train officials, while in the UK, 'guard' is sometimes used for similar roles.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'conductor' to mean the person driving a car; however, a conductor is never the person steering a small private vehicle.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'CON-duct-or' as someone who 'CON-nects' things—connecting the musicians to the music, or connecting electricity from one point to another.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'conductus', which means to lead or bring together (con- 'together' + ducere 'to lead').
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The image of a conductor standing on a podium with a baton is a central cultural symbol of classical music and authority.
Quiz rápido
The ______ raised his baton to signal the start of the violin solo.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: conductor
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